Lightning prospect Sam O'Reilly caps historic OHL season with Memorial Cup MVP and championship
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Benjamin Pierce
Summary
Sam O'Reilly, a Tampa Bay Lightning prospect, capped a historic junior hockey season by leading the OHL's Kitchener Rangers to the 2026 Memorial Cup championship. He was named Memorial Cup MVP after scoring a goal and three assists in the final, becoming the third player in OHL history to win regular season MVP, playoff MVP, and Memorial Cup MVP in a single season. Lightning Director of Player Development JP Cote praised O'Reilly's development and championship pedigree.
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